Planning a Successful Transfer

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As transfer students prepare to transition to SDState we encourage a visit to campus. During most visits we can arrange for a time to meet with the academic departments of interest and the transfer admissions coordinator. A visit to campus will provide an opportunity for students to ask questions about their interest in a specific academic program or the Exploratory Studies program. This program is designed for students who are uncertain about their choice of major or just want to explore the academic opportunities SDState has to offer before deciding on a field of study. Students will also be able to ask questions about courses that could potentially transfer for SDState credit and other steps they need to take for a smooth transition to SDState.

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Transfer Student Orientation

Transfer students arrive at SDState with a wide variety of post-high school experiences and typically understand what it means to be a college student. To further assist students in transitioning to SDState, we offer several transfer student orientation sessions specifically for the transfer student. This is a one-day orientation program designed to provide information about campus resources as well as register for courses for the upcoming semesters. Students are able to register for a full year of courses at a time.
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Meet with Academic Advisor

All transfer students are assigned an academic advisor. The adviser and advisee relationship is important as the academic advisor assists the transfer student in achieving educational goals while also being able to identify transfer courses that meet program requirements at SDState. Students should plan to see their academic adviser as soon as they arrive on campus. If an adviser is not listed on your Self Service page check with either the Wintrode First Year Advising Center or your home department to be assigned an adviser.
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Financial Aid and Scholarships

SDState provides an affordable education. Remember to include SDState Financial Aid code (003471) on your FAFSA to be considered for grants, student loans and work study. If transfer students have specific questions regarding their financial aid the Office of Financial Aid can be reached by telephone at 605-688-4695. The transfer student scholarship application can be completed to receive consideration for all available transfer student scholarships.
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It was a good transition, just jumped right in. I feel prepared even though the focus is different—at South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota, the focus was more on technical skills and the focus here is more on design.
Matt Rockers | Winnebago, Minnesota , Transfer Student from South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota
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Admissions Transfer Student Coordinator
Phone: 1-800-952-3541
  • General Information Requests
  • Campus Tour
  • Admissions:  Requirements, Needed Paperwork, Status
  • Cost of Attendance, Scholarships and Financial Aid
  • Housing Needs and Campus Engagement
  • Student Orientation and Registration
  • Transfer Credit Pre-Evaluation
  • Credit by Examination (CLEP, AP, Dual Credit, IB)
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Registrar's Office Transfer Services
Phone: 605-688-4067
  • SDSU Transfer Credit Guidelines
  • Transfer Course Equivalencies for Current Students
  • Credit for Military Experience
  • Appeals for Completed Transfer Evaluations
  • Transfer Forms for Current Students
  • Transfer Equivalency Changes
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